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October 19, 2025
ORDER OF SERVICE
Welcome
Praise Music
Scripture Reading and Prayer
Sermon- Pastor Jared Murray
Our Treasure in Christ
1 Peter 1:10-12
Closing Song
Offering
Benediction
THIS SUNDAY AT A GLANCE
Worship Gathering: 10:00am
Kingdom Kids Sunday School class in Grace Place for the K-4th graders. The 5th -7th grades will also meet in Grace Place in the first classroom on the left.
Nursery: Open for ages 4 and under
KEY UPDATES
New "Riverside Notes" Website — Follow the story!
We created a new website to give our church family one simple place to follow the Riverside story, find the latest updates, and revisit key decisions and documents as FBC and Branch become Riverside. https://notes.riverside.us
Crop Walk-  Sunday, October 19 with 1:00pm registration at RB Regional High School and walk kicks off at 2:00pm.  Donations can be made directly at the CROP Walk website by credit card, or to me or any of our walkers by cash or check (make out to CWS/CROP). Link to donate:
https://events.crophungerwalk.org/crophungerwalks/team/first-baptist-church-fights-hunger-2
Operation Christmas Child —Shoeboxes are now available.
Pick up a shoebox in the Forum and fill it with toys, hygiene items, and school supplies (no toothpaste or candy). Also, opportunity to donate $10 to send a box. Return shoeboxes filled by Sun, Nov 23. Questions: :Contact Linda at office@riverside.us
ONGOING RHYTHMS
Groups:
Tues 12:00–1:30pm — 1 Peter, The Forum (Pastor Steve)
Fri 7:15–8:30am — Men’s Group, The Forum (Pastor Russ)
Sun 8:30–9:45am — Book of John, Clayton Room (Pastor Russ)
WWOW Community (Women’s Group)- We meet on every other Tuesday at 7:00pm in the Forum.  Any questions please contact Brooke Batchler, Alex Woodward or Joyce Kalorin. All ladies are welcome.
Thursday- Senior Community Group– Led by Pastor Russ & Ginni Jones. Bible study & prayer with a focus on our seniors.  We meet on Zoom every Thursday evening from 7:00-8:00pm
Prayer Space — The Forum (open to everyone; no sign-up)
Mon 11:15am (Pastor Russ)
Thu 11:00am (Pastor Steve)
ANCHOR Student Ministries (Grades 6–12)- Thu 6:30–8:30pm -Questions: youth@riverside.us
CALENDAR
Calendar of Events Fall 2025
October
 10/25 — Feast Fundraiser
 10/26-11/16 — Baptism & Membership Classes
November
 11/2 — Church Brunch
 11/26 — Thanksgiving Eve Service
 11/29 — Turkey Tussle Soccer
 11/30 — Hanging of the Greens
December
12/7 — Baptism Sunday
12/8 — Christmas Hymn Sing
12/14 — Nativity Play
12/24 — Christmas Eve Service
 12/25 — Christmas Day Dinner
USEFUL LINKS
- Merger Blog: https://notes.riverside.us
- Sunday Bulletin: https://fbcredbank.com/bulletin
- Sermons: https://fbcredbank.com/media
- The Feast: https://thefeastnj.org
Note: We’re transitioning communications to Riverside Church this fall. Thanks for your patience as emails, signs, and sites update.